Focused short courses designed to build practical skills in Earth Observation, AI, Web Development, and emerging space technologies. Immersive 1-2 week programs with hands-on projects.
Building Earth Observation Dashboards
Build interactive web-based dashboards that transform complex satellite data into clear, compelling visualizations for decision-makers, researchers, and the public. End with a deployed portfolio piece.
Interactive Poster Session
Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and space across policy, engineering, earth observation, life science, astrophysics and mission planning.
AI for Women in Aerospace
An interactive AI workshop empowering aerospace women with autonomous AI workflows, exploring agentic systems, gender equity in tech, and practical hands-on labs.
Architecting Autonomous Agentic Systems
Move from AI consumer to AI architect. Build your own autonomous workforce using local models, tool-use agents, and multi-agent coordination. 6-day intensive sprint format.
Global Navigation & Positioning
Hands-on experience with Global Positioning Systems and navigation technologies. Learn practical applications of GNSS for Earth observation and location-based services.
SpaceX & Blue Origin Market Analysis
Rapid 3-hour data analytics lab. Mixed teams of engineering and policy students build market valuation dashboards for the SpaceX and Blue Origin IPOs, then pitch to investor faculty.
Autonomous Subterranean SAR & Mapping
Train autonomous agents for the most challenging environments on Earth. Master Reinforcement Learning for Search & Rescue (SAR) in signal-denied, complex terrestrial cave systems.
Digital Storytelling with GIS
Master the art of digital storytelling by creating interactive maps and narratives with Esri StoryMaps. Learn to combine geographic data with rich media to create compelling spatial stories.
CubeSat Engineering & Applications Program (Mission Hatch)
The CEAP concept hybrid certificate program for end-to-end satellite engineering. Participants design, build, and deploy satellite hardware and payload software to orbit.
Keynote Address by Dr. Sounny
An inspiring keynote address exploring why we invest in space exploration, satellite technology, and Earth observation—and how space benefits humanity on Earth.